Chao Sun

Chao Sun is a Professor in the Department of Physics of Fluids. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, and interfacial phenomena with applications in thermal physics and turbulence. Key areas include droplet evaporation, bubble dynamics, and phase-change phenomena. Recent work explores thermal-solutal effects in thin films, acoustically levitated droplets, and Leidenfrost temperature dynamics. Sun has contributed over 150 publications, with notable datasets on bubbly drag reduction and thermal-solutal systems. He actively collaborates on international projects and presents at conferences on topics like Rayleigh-Bénard convection and multiphase flow modeling.

Research interests span experimental and theoretical studies of fluid mechanics, with emphasis on practical applications in engineering and environmental science. His work addresses challenges in heat transfer, surface interactions, and phase transitions. Sun has supervised 18 academic projects and maintains affiliations with institutions contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action.